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37701431BJOY Ring Joystick Mousehttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/17/bjoy-ring-joystick-mouse/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/17/bjoy-ring-joystick-mouse/#respondThu, 17 Aug 2017 23:49:41 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=22055Wouldn’t it be awesome to transform your wheelchair’s joystick into a mouse? By installing the BJOY Ring you can! The BJOY Ring Kit connects directly to your joystick so you can operate your cursor-controlled computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to EnableMart, “The wireless ring is connected to a transmitter paired to the receiver, which is […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/17/bjoy-ring-joystick-mouse/feed/0220555 Chrome Tools for People with Special Needshttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/16/5-chrome-tools-people-special-needs/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/16/5-chrome-tools-people-special-needs/#respondWed, 16 Aug 2017 22:11:21 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=22045I’ve gotten several requests for Google Chrome extensions for different special needs in recent months. I did a piece on 7 available extensions for learning disabilities back in November 2015. However, due to the demand, I thought I’d discuss a few more! While my original post was written primarily for students with learning disabilities, this post […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/16/5-chrome-tools-people-special-needs/feed/022045Ulla : Smart Hydration Gadgethttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/15/ulla-smart-hydration-gadget/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/15/ulla-smart-hydration-gadget/#respondTue, 15 Aug 2017 17:55:56 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=22036Here’s one thing we all have in common: we all need to drink a lot of water. Proper hydration can reduce fatigue and headaches while boosting metabolism, energy, and more. Did you know 75% of people are chronically dehydrated!? This is where Ulla, the smart hydration gadget, comes in. The company states on their website, […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/15/ulla-smart-hydration-gadget/feed/022036Monday Tech Tip: Android Type and Speakhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/14/monday-tech-tip-android-type-speak/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/14/monday-tech-tip-android-type-speak/#respondMon, 14 Aug 2017 14:24:05 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21973Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use Android’s Type and Speak feature that allows you to have you phone read aloud whatever you type. Check it out here:

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/14/monday-tech-tip-android-type-speak/feed/021973Consumer Highlight: Austin McNewhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/14/consumer-highlight-austin-mcnew/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/14/consumer-highlight-austin-mcnew/#respondMon, 14 Aug 2017 14:15:41 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21722It was an unseasonably cool and foggy day in May when I drove through a very small town that consisted of a small post office, corner store, and one church. I came to this small rural Indiana town called Webster to meet Austin McNew who has lived here his entire life. I visited Austin to […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/11/atu324-camp-abilities-dr-lauren-lieberman-www-campabilities-org/feed/0Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 324-08-11-17 – Camp Abilities – Lauren Lieberman, PhD,Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 324-08-11-17 – Camp Abilities – Lauren Lieberman, PhD, Director of Camp Abilities (also a professor of adapted physical education at The College at Brockport) www.campabilities.org App: […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads27:0821965AM247 – HumanWare’s Brailliant BI14 Braille Displayhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/11/am247-humanwares-brailliant-bi14-braille-display/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/11/am247-humanwares-brailliant-bi14-braille-display/#respondFri, 11 Aug 2017 04:35:57 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21983247-08-11-17 Humanware’s Brailliant BI14 Braille Display Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! In today’s fast-paced society, individuals with visual impairments need a device that allows them to stay […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/11/am247-humanwares-brailliant-bi14-braille-display/feed/0247-08-11-17 Humanware’s Brailliant BI14 Braille Display Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility,247-08-11-17 Humanware’s Brailliant BI14 Braille Display Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! In today’s fast-paced society, individuals with visual impairments need a device that allows them to stay […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads1:0521983WinBridge WB003 Voice Amplifierhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/10/winbridge-wb003-voice-amplifier/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/10/winbridge-wb003-voice-amplifier/#respondThu, 10 Aug 2017 22:12:31 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=22004WinBridge WB003 Voice Amplifier: You’ve probably seen people using a voice amplifier when they’re giving a tour, teaching a course, or speaking at a special event. However, did you know a voice amplifier, such as the WinBridge WB003 can also be a vital piece of assistive technology? Individuals with certain conditions, such as muscular dystrophy, may not […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/10/winbridge-wb003-voice-amplifier/feed/022004PATTI + RICKY: Online Department Store for People with Disabilitieshttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/09/patti-ricky-online-department-store-people-disabilities/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/09/patti-ricky-online-department-store-people-disabilities/#respondWed, 09 Aug 2017 05:30:15 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21980Here’s what I know: as an individual in a wheelchair, finding something as simple as a coat that works for me is anything but simple. While most women shop for style, I have to shop for something that fits my short torso, that’s lightweight, and easy to move in. Shopping for other items (e.g. sweatshirts, […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/09/patti-ricky-online-department-store-people-disabilities/feed/021980Phonics Museum Apphttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/08/phonics-museum-app/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/08/phonics-museum-app/#respondTue, 08 Aug 2017 19:53:32 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21971There are so many literacy apps available that it can be challenging to find out which one is best for your child or student. Phonics Museum is one of the newest additions to the App Store. It transports children into a magical interactive museum, where they’ll go on the reading adventure of a lifetime. Teaching […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/04/atu323-fitness-drive-evaluations-suzanne-pritchard-ot-certified-driving-rehabilitation-specialist/feed/0Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 323-08-04-17 – Fitness to Drive Evaluations – Suzanne Pritchard OT and Certif...Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 323-08-04-17 – Fitness to Drive Evaluations – Suzanne Pritchard OT and Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist – ESC | aded.net Show Notes: Fitness to Drive Evaluations – […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21766AM246 – Alexa Voice Callinghttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/04/am246-alexa-voice-calling/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/04/am246-alexa-voice-calling/#respondFri, 04 Aug 2017 04:35:40 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21920Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! I recently received an Amazon Echo Dot as a gift. And let me tell you: it is a game changer! Whenever I get […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/04/am246-alexa-voice-calling/feed/0Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! I recently received an Amazon Echo Dot as a gift. And let me tell you: it is a game changer! Whenever I get […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads1:1821920Brailliant BI14 Braille Displayhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/03/brailliant-bi14-braille-display/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/03/brailliant-bi14-braille-display/#respondThu, 03 Aug 2017 21:51:50 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21947Individuals with visual impairments need a device that allows them to stay connected and productive on the go. Brailliant BI14 from HumanWare is HumanWare’s smallest braille display yet, designed for ultimate efficiency. The entire device was designed with mobile professionals in mind! The Brailliant BI14 instantly connects users to their iOS device, so they never […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/03/brailliant-bi14-braille-display/feed/0219474 Apps for Aging in Placehttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/02/5-apps-aging-in-place/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/02/5-apps-aging-in-place/#respondWed, 02 Aug 2017 18:54:45 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21935Learning how to use a smartphone can be challenging for everyone, especially older individuals. However, there are many benefits to using a phone, such as apps to keep your meds organized and more. While there are dozens of apps aimed towards individuals aging in place, I wanted to focus on a handful available. The following […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/02/5-apps-aging-in-place/feed/021935Let’s Expand Vocabulary Apphttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/01/lets-expand-vocabulary-app/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/01/lets-expand-vocabulary-app/#respondTue, 01 Aug 2017 22:34:54 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21928Let’s Expand Vocabulary is an app for children with speech and language difficulties. It is also tailored to support children learning English as a second language. The app uses 4 exciting mini-games to encourage the development of specific strategies in children “who find it difficult to access the wide range of vocabulary they have stored […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/08/01/lets-expand-vocabulary-app/feed/021928Monday Tech Tip: Prime Now apphttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/31/monday-tech-tip-prime-now-app/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/31/monday-tech-tip-prime-now-app/#respondMon, 31 Jul 2017 14:01:56 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21794Rebecca Carpenter, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads show us the Prime Now app that offers delivery of groceries and other household items. This is a particularly helpful service for people who have getting out to shop. Check it out here:

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/31/monday-tech-tip-prime-now-app/feed/021794ATU322 – 3D Camera for the Blind from MIThttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/atu322-3d-camera-blind-mit/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/atu322-3d-camera-blind-mit/#respondFri, 28 Jul 2017 04:45:50 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21882 Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: 3D Camera for the Blind from MIT – Robert Katzschmann, PhD Candidate in CSAIL (Computer Science and […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/atu322-3d-camera-blind-mit/feed/0 Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: 3D Camera for the Blind from MIT – Robert Katzschma... Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: 3D Camera for the Blind from MIT – Robert Katzschmann, PhD Candidate in CSAIL (Computer Science and […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21882AM245 – Amabrushhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/am245-amabrush/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/am245-amabrush/#respondFri, 28 Jul 2017 04:35:04 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21790245-07-28-17 Amabrush Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Individuals with limited arm mobility may find it hard or impossible to brush their own teeth. Amabrush is a new, […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/28/am245-amabrush/feed/0245-07-28-17 Amabrush Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!245-07-28-17 Amabrush Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Individuals with limited arm mobility may find it hard or impossible to brush their own teeth. Amabrush is a new, […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21790T-handle Rocker Knife and Waterproof Cutting Boardhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/27/t-handle-rocker-knife/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/27/t-handle-rocker-knife/#respondThu, 27 Jul 2017 17:45:38 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21885T-handle Rocker Knife I was discussing kitchen prep a few weeks ago and how cutting meat, veggies, pasta, and other foods can be extremely challenging for persons with limited strength and dexterity. The T-handle Rocker Easy Cut Knife is an adaptive solution for cutting food. The Rocker Knife is easy-to-use and cuts food with a simple rocking […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/27/t-handle-rocker-knife/feed/021885Accessible Adventures in Indianahttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/26/accessible-adventures-in-indiana/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/26/accessible-adventures-in-indiana/#respondWed, 26 Jul 2017 15:00:20 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21848“Indiana is becoming more accessible now than ever before,” said Ric Edwards, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Director for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A wheelchair user since 1970, Edwards has watched closely as the state’s level of accessibility has evolved over the years. His work for the DNR involves keeping […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/26/accessible-adventures-in-indiana/feed/021848Envision ELI: Your personal identifierhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/25/envision-eli-personal-identifier/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/25/envision-eli-personal-identifier/#respondTue, 25 Jul 2017 21:49:39 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21861There are many QR code scanning apps available on the market that help identify objects for those with visual impairments. Envision ELI is a personal assistant that uses unique and special QR coded adhesive labels to identify objects. Unlike traditional QR labels, ELI labels do not limit the amount of audio that can be recorded on […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/25/envision-eli-personal-identifier/feed/021861Monday Tech Tip: Accessible Gardeninghttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/24/monday-tech-tip-accessible-gardening/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/24/monday-tech-tip-accessible-gardening/#respondMon, 24 Jul 2017 14:01:12 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21784Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to make gardening more accessible to people who have mobility challenges. Check it out here:

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/21/am244-nikes-lebron-soldier-10-flyease/feed/0244-07-21-17 Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility,244-07-21-17 Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Nike has recently unleashed the LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase, which is an updated, more accessible version of […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21788How to use Drop In with your Amazon Echo speakershttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/20/how-to-use-drop-in-with-your-amazon-echo-speakers/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/20/how-to-use-drop-in-with-your-amazon-echo-speakers/#respondThu, 20 Jul 2017 21:58:11 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21827On Tuesday, I discussed how Echo users are able to make calls to other Echo users. Amazon also released another feature that piggybacks on voice calling called Drop In. The Drop In feature is very similar to Alexa-to-Alexa Calling. However, it is slightly different than voice calling in that it allows users to drop in whenever. When using […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/20/how-to-use-drop-in-with-your-amazon-echo-speakers/feed/0218273 Text-to-Speech Appshttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/19/3-text-speech-apps/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/19/3-text-speech-apps/#respondWed, 19 Jul 2017 23:46:29 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21818Text-to-speech technology is a game changer for those who are otherwise unable to communicate with those around them. For today’s blog, I wanted to introduce you all to three text-to-speech apps. 3 Text-to-Speech Apps The following apps are available on both Android and Apple devices. 1. Predictable: Predictable is an award-winning app for people with speech […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/19/3-text-speech-apps/feed/021818Alexa-to-Alexa Callinghttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/18/alexa-alexa-calling/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/18/alexa-alexa-calling/#respondWed, 19 Jul 2017 03:34:56 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21813I finally got an Amazon Echo Dot this past weekend! I love being able to say, “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” Or “Alexa, play songs by Taylor Swift.” But what’s even cooler: I can now make phone calls to other Echo devices using Alexa-to-Alexa Calling! I first introduced a similar feature in the Ask My […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/18/alexa-alexa-calling/feed/021813Monday Tech Tip: Switch Access for iPadhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/17/monday-tech-tip-switch-access-ipad/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/17/monday-tech-tip-switch-access-ipad/#respondMon, 17 Jul 2017 14:14:33 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21754Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use switch access to control an iPad. Check it out here:

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/17/monday-tech-tip-switch-access-ipad/feed/021754AM243 – Liftware Levelhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/am243-liftware-level/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/am243-liftware-level/#respondFri, 14 Jul 2017 16:02:10 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21786Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! I first introduced the original Liftware eating utensil back in 2014. The original Liftware, now coined Liftware Steady, is an eating utensil that […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/am243-liftware-level/feed/0Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! I first introduced the original Liftware eating utensil back in 2014. The original Liftware, now coined Liftware Steady, is an eating utensil that […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21786ATU320 – MAS (Mobile Accommodation Solution) App with Louis Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network – JANhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/atu320-mas-mobile-accommodation-solution-app-louis-orslene-job-accommodation-network-jan/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/atu320-mas-mobile-accommodation-solution-app-louis-orslene-job-accommodation-network-jan/#respondFri, 14 Jul 2017 04:45:07 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21699Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. ATU320 – MAS (Mobile Accommodation Solution) App with Louis Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network – JAN —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/14/atu320-mas-mobile-accommodation-solution-app-louis-orslene-job-accommodation-network-jan/feed/0Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. ATU320 – MAS (Mobile Accommodation Solution) App with Louis Orslene of the Jo...Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. ATU320 – MAS (Mobile Accommodation Solution) App with Louis Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network – JAN —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21699Fidget Squishy Ballshttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/13/fidget-squishy-balls/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/13/fidget-squishy-balls/#respondThu, 13 Jul 2017 15:05:32 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21772Fun Fidget Squishy Balls are an ideal solution for users who love to fidget! They’re also great for sensory input, strengthening hands, reducing stress, and more. There is a variety of Squishy Balls available from Enable Mart. The balls are made out of non-toxic, non-latex materials. Each one is unique, yet they all offer the […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/13/fidget-squishy-balls/feed/021772OXO Good Grips Productshttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/12/oxo-good-grips-products/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/12/oxo-good-grips-products/#respondWed, 12 Jul 2017 15:12:07 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21734Prepping vegetables, fruits, or other foods is no easy task, but it can be especially challenging for individuals with poor motor skills or arthritis. However, it is a little easier if you have the right tools. OXO offers several products designed to make kitchen prep a little easier. According to their website, OXO was founded on the […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/12/oxo-good-grips-products/feed/021734Liftware Levelhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/11/liftware-level/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/11/liftware-level/#respondTue, 11 Jul 2017 19:41:40 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21744I first introduced Liftware back in 2014. If you’re unfamiliar with it, it is an eating utensil that cancels out tremors making it easier to eat. The same company has recently released an all-new product coined Liftware Level. The original Liftware (now called “Liftware Steady”) is an electronic stabilizing handle with an assortment of attachments. […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/11/liftware-level/feed/021744Consumer Highlight: Wade Jackson Sr.http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/10/consumer-highlight-wade-jackson-sr/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/10/consumer-highlight-wade-jackson-sr/#respondMon, 10 Jul 2017 14:21:38 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21332I visited Wade Jackson Sr. to learn about the services he received through Easterseals Crossroads. I learned that in 2009, Wade was working three jobs. One of his jobs was working as a prep cook at Texas Roadhouse restaurant. After he finished the rush hour shift during the Christmas season at Texas Roadhouse, he got […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/07/atu319-super-simple-accessible-gardening-jim-rinehart/feed/0Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Super simple accessible gardening with Jim Rinehart App: Companion | www.Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Super simple accessible gardening with Jim Rinehart App: Companion | www.BridgingApps.org —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21689AM242- Word Bank for Google Chromehttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/07/am242-word-bank-google-chrome/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/07/am242-word-bank-google-chrome/#respondFri, 07 Jul 2017 04:35:26 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21586242-07-07-17 Word Bank for Google Chrome Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Don Johnston recently released the Word Bank Universal extension for Google Chrome. The extension puts the […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/07/am242-word-bank-google-chrome/feed/0242-07-07-17 Word Bank for Google Chrome Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility,242-07-07-17 Word Bank for Google Chrome Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Don Johnston recently released the Word Bank Universal extension for Google Chrome. The extension puts the […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21586Math Mat Challenge Gamehttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/06/math-mat-challenge-game/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/06/math-mat-challenge-game/#respondThu, 06 Jul 2017 22:30:34 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21706I wanted to add another product for practicing math after writing about the Hundred Activity Mat on Tuesday. The Math Mat Challenge Game is a fun, interactive floormat that challenges students to “listen to the equation, do the math, then step on the correct answer.” Math can be a challenging subject for many students. Additionally, […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/06/math-mat-challenge-game/feed/021706Robot Revolutionhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/05/robot-revolution/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/05/robot-revolution/#respondThu, 06 Jul 2017 03:26:57 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21691“When it comes to robots, we’ve only just begun to explore the possibilities!” I entered the Museum of Science and Industry this morning with wide eyes and a childlike curiosity. As soon as we pulled up outside, we were greeted by a large banner of a robot. I exclaimed, “Okay, I don’t care how much […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/05/robot-revolution/feed/021691Hundred Activity Mathttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/04/hundred-activity-mat/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/07/04/hundred-activity-mat/#respondTue, 04 Jul 2017 13:55:31 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21679Learning Resources offers countless products which promote a variety of skills. One of these products is the Hundred Activity Mat. The Hundred Activity Mat is a fun, hands-on math tool which gets students “moving and grooving” with math! The Activity Mat is an oversize version of the familiar hundreds board. The versatile mat reinforces a number […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/30/atu318-tactile-text-braille/feed/0Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show notes: Tactile Text-to-Braille – Bonnie Wang, Team Tactile, Student,Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show notes: Tactile Text-to-Braille – Bonnie Wang, Team Tactile, Student, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, MIT |teamtactile.com Charlene Xia (Shah) Mechanical Engineer- Jessica Shi (She) […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21668AM241- EZ Soxhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/30/am241-ez-sox/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/30/am241-ez-sox/#respondFri, 30 Jun 2017 04:35:50 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21583241-06-30-17 EZ Sox Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Is your little one learning how to put his or her own socks on? Learning and teaching this task […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/30/am241-ez-sox/feed/0241-06-30-17 EZ Sox Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!241-06-30-17 EZ Sox Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Is your little one learning how to put his or her own socks on? Learning and teaching this task […]Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads21583Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLChttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/29/wobble-chair-kore-design-llc/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/29/wobble-chair-kore-design-llc/#respondThu, 29 Jun 2017 21:29:19 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21676On Tuesday I introduced the SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function. The Squeezie Seat allows children to safely move around in a seated position. Another product available for those who like to wiggle while sitting is the Wobble Chair from Kore Design LLC! The Wobble Chair is ideal for students with ADHD, autism, or […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/29/wobble-chair-kore-design-llc/feed/021676Steve Swain: An Assistive Technology Championhttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/28/steve-swain-an-assistive-technology-champion/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/28/steve-swain-an-assistive-technology-champion/#respondWed, 28 Jun 2017 15:00:19 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21546While looking back at when he started as Indiana AgrAbility’s rural rehabilitation specialist, Stephen J. Swain, ATP, let out a hearty laugh and said, “I really had no idea what I was getting into.” Swain has family members with disabilities, but the world of assistive technology (AT) and the language of accessibility was foreign to […]

]]>http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/28/steve-swain-an-assistive-technology-champion/feed/021546SensaSoft Squeezie Seathttp://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/27/sensasoft-squeezie-seat/
http://www.eastersealstech.com/2017/06/27/sensasoft-squeezie-seat/#respondTue, 27 Jun 2017 17:14:50 +0000http://www.eastersealstech.com/?p=21628One of my favorite topics to research and write about are products that promote relaxation and focus. This includes the world of fidgets, different seating options, and more. SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function is yet another product that calms and promotes concentration. The SensaSoft Squeezie Seat is a comfortable chair that “gently squeezes, applying soothing pressure […]